Picked up new Aspire 555 in Aug 2016. 1st night had a bad water leak under sink, next day returned to dealer where leak was fixed but in process of doing repairs to water pump under bed, the bed strut seized and when bed was returned to flat, the fixture anchoring the strut to the bed broke away from timber frame. Water inlet cover on external van wall will not close, table too close to seat - I'm skinny and have to hold my breath to get behind the table, upholstery pattern on seat back not aligned horizontally and door trim is too short leavi...Read more

After waiting 6 months for our Aspire 402 hardtop we have had a continual stream of faults wheel tubs rubbed through on our first trip TV antenna wasn't connected, we eventually had to get a digital one so we could get vertical signals, flyscreen were very tight resulting in buttons snapping off and were replaced, cupboard doors wouldn't close, all the cupboards came away from the walls, the aircon stopped working, both taps were faulty, there was a hole in the floor under the bed, the beds collapsed had to be refitted, the microwave cupboard c...Read more

Quality is hit and miss. Cupboards that refuse to close, windows that won't stay open, table pulled from wall when lent on to close window; and a shower that refuses to drain properly. In April, found out now caravan is technically unroadworthy; off road adventure pack has on road wheel tubs - wheels have worn out both insides of tubs and rubbing on top of tubs. Tyres are as specified on the caravan VIN . Rubbing temporarily fixed by dealer, but its now been 3 months waiting for new tubs to arrive and be retrofitted; also whilst driving on ...Read more

I bought a van from Avan and it was the worst decision of my life ! Cheap and nasty components used throughout the Aspire Van ! Discussing my problems with Avan over a 18 month period saw very little resolved - I would never buy again from these inconsiderate and impassionate soles. Time, and threats of taking me to the courts were very real so today I am not prepared to chat about the numerous things to look out for when buying a caravan.

December 1st 2014 Update:
Water leaks - rubberbands in fly screen continue to break - faulty electr...Read more

Great van I love it, the wife has some reservations, easy to tow with an older 80 series Landcruiser and a petrol Hilux.
Because it's an easy van to tow and park and we live in southern Western Australia, our children live in Victoria and Perth so we use it as our personal space when we visit them. It also is used anytime we head off on weekends away.
We bought it 2nd hand Jan 2015, the boot had leaked and destroyed the Camp room, we are getting new walls made up to fit, however the Prostor wind out awning works very well and we are happy w...Read more

Picked up our van from avan Windsor gardens. Front window leaks, water ingress
Via rooftop aircon, that solved temporarily by pulling the top down a few inches at
The sink end. I will fix leaking window etc myself then I know the job is done properly

Caravan just has heaps of room for its size, great use of space seats five Ok

We have satellite TV, 150w solar, 1kva Honda, HWS and tent, great for extended
Free stays, added 20L Gerrycan for water on rear bumper, increased gas bottles from 4.5kg to dual 9kg, one bottle lasted 1 month wit...Read more

Purchasing this van in late 2011 I lived in it in Darwin for 2.5 years. I have owned two Windsor Vans in the past and by contrast this is the best. That said, Aussie caravan quality is poor, like cars built in the 80s here. Pushed out the door without proper QC however unlike motor vehicles getting aftersales is difficult so be prepared to do your own repairs. The day the Chinese start building vans will be the death of the industry here, unfortunately. I have known people to spend $100,000 on a van and have the same problems as those with...Read more

Good points:
AirCommand Sparrow well placed and operates with very little external noise, so does not disturb the peace for other campers nearby.
Exhaust fan in toilet cubicle very effective
Double glazed windows improves noise insulation
Elektroblock batter management system also has built in DC to DC functionality to allow car to charge van's batteries
External water tap mounted on A frame
Large sunroof makes interior bright and airy.
Door does not have vent at the bottom, allowing dust to enter, and stable door feature very handy feature - can watch TV outside with top half of door open.
Built in blinds and insect mesh in windows and sunroof.
Table that converts into additional bed can accommodate most adults. ...Read more

I bought this van 3 years ago at the penrith caravan &camping show,took 3mths to build which was fine,pickup was ok but only just,because u c I had already paid for it,asked how we liked it,said ok if it was as we ordered it,it had no mirrors on wardrobe doors,they said it doesn't come with them,we ordered it as the one at the show took photos,so they agreed,after about 6mths ceiling started to peel & shrink up,took it back & arranged to get fixed,took it back on arranged date,parts hadn't arrived,took another 3weeks for parts to arrive,told th...Read more

You got leaks, cracks, bent axel, shoddy panel work, faulty electrical work ( 12 volt and 240 volt ), doors that don't shut, what about doors that don't open, Poptop roof that doesn't sit level, broken elastic bands in screen doors and fly screens, rear bumper installed with 2 bolts instead of 4, dangerous sharp edges on bed and doorway, a caravan jack but NO wheelbrace, incandescent globes in the ceiling a huge fire danger (change to LED), are you being ignored when you call the Avan office for help, mostly they'll refuse to return your calls...Read more